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When we give generously, with an abundance mentality, what we give away will multiply.

Henri Nouwen

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Henri Nouwen
Age: 64 †
Born: 1932
Born: January 24
Died: 1996
Died: September 21
Catholic Priest
Presbyter
Priest
Psychologist
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen
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We have to trust that our stories deserve to be told. We may discover that the better we tell our stories the better we will want to live them.
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The farther the outward journey takes you, the deeper the inward journey must be.
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Ministry in no way is a privilege...it is the core of the Christian life. No Christian is a Christian without being a minister.
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That's the temptation of the devil: Turn stones into bread! Be relevant!
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